The Possibility of Naturalisation of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus, Waterhouse 1840) in the Caribbean

Authors

  • Ross G. Cooper Ross G. Cooper Physiology Division, Faculty of Health, University of Central England, Birmingham, U.K.

Keywords:

Naturalisation, African Giant Rat, Gambian pouched rat, Cricetomys gambianus, Caribbean

Abstract

Ross Cooper briefly discusses the possibility of naturalising the African Giant Rat in the Caribbean because of the favourable climate and the facilitation of migration via ships. 

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Published

2006-12-31

Issue

Living World 2006

Section

Nature Notes